Interactive Zoning Map and Code Information

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The City of Cupertino has adopted the Gridics 3D zoning map, text, and property data platform to bring simplicity, transparency, and efficiency to City planners, residents, and developers. The platform will help those trying to understand, visualize, and interpret zoning code changes and potential in the following ways:

A 3D interactive map with zoning code allows users to visualize the buildable capacity of every parcel in the City as allowed by zoning.
The online property lookup tool delivers deep, parcel-specific zoning data to help users get the answers they need.
The Zoning and Land Development Code has been digitized into an easily searchable tool.

Watch the tutorial video for an overview on how to use the platform, or simply click on the icons below to get started. Note that this is a tool to help, but may not be 100% accurate or reflect nuances of the property in question. For specific questions, please discuss with a planner.

What is your Zoning?

To find out zoning information for your property you may do one of the following:

Search by address in the map embedded above (click on the color shape over your property for designation);
Search by address, assessor parcel number (APN), or owner name on this interactive map: Cupertino Property Information;
Download the Zoning Map; or
Contact the Planning Division at (408) 777-3308

Once you identify your zoning designation, continue to the links below for the corresponding zoning ordinance and webpages. If your zoning designation does not appear below, please contact the Planning Division for details.

Residential Zoning Districts

Single-Family Residential (R1) Zones
The Single-Family zoning ordinance regulates detached single-family dwellings.

Single-Family Residential (R1) Zoning Ordinance

Within the R1 zoning designation, some districts are subject to additional design requirements and development regulations.

Single-Family Residential Development

Residential Single-Family Cluster (R1C) Zones
The Residential Single-Family Cluster zoning ordinance regulates developments that use a more creative approach to land development by reducing the amount of street improvements and public utilities required in residential development, to conserve natural features and to provide more desirable aesthetic and efficient use of open space.

Residential Single-Family Cluster (R1C) Zoning Ordinance

Residential Hillside (RHS) Zones
The Residential Hillside zoning ordinance regulates detached single-family dwellings on uneven or hilly terrain.

Residential Hillside (RHS) Zoning Ordinance

Residential Hillside Development

Residential Duplex (R2) Zones
The Residential Duplex zoning ordinance regulates two dwelling units under the same ownership on lots of at least 8,500 square feet.

Residential Duplex (R2) Zoning Ordinance

Duplex Development

Multiple-Family Residential (R3) Zones
The Multiple-Family Residential zoning ordinance regulates three or more dwelling units on the same parcel, e.g. triplexes, fourplexes and apartments.

Multiple-Family Residential (R3) Zoning Ordinance

Multiple-Family Residential Development

Non-Residential Zoning Districts

General Commercial (CG) Zones
The General Commercial zoning ordinance regulates retailing, offices and service establishments offering goods and services to the general public.

General Commercial (CG) Zoning Ordinance

Light Industrial (ML) and Industrial Park (MP) Zones
The Light Industrial and Industrial Park zoning ordinance regulates certain industrial uses which are incompatible with commercial and residential uses or areas where development of light industrial parks are deemed appropriate.

Light Industrial (ML) and Industrial Park (MP) Zoning Ordinance

Administrative and Professional Office (OA & OP) Zones
The Administrative and Professional Office (OA) zoning ordinance regulates development of office space together with necessary landscaping and off-street parking facilities. The Planned Office zoning district is intended for large parcels over twenty-five acres on which development of professional administrative offices is deemed appropriate.

Administrative and Professional Office (OA & OP) Zoning Ordinance

Other Zoning Districts
In addition to the Zoning Districts above, the City also has:

Public Building (BA), Quasi-Public Building (BQ) and Transportation (T) Zones for regulating governmental, public utility, education, religious, and transportation facilities;
Open Space (OS) Zones for establishment of open space uses in private natural areas;
Park and Recreation (PR) Zones to regulate activities within publicly owned parks; and
Private Recreation (FP) Zones to regulate privately owned recreational businesses that enhance passive open space uses and organized activity.

Mixed-Use and Planned Development Zoning Districts